Project Name: BRIDGE: Building Relationships Into Diverse Grand Experiences
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Neighborhood organization or association (such as a non-profit)
What is the organization’s name?
Hope Link of West Michigan
What neighborhood does the organization serve?
Burton Heights and Garfield Park Neighborhood of Kent County
First and last name?
Debra Salguero
Twitter Handle
Facebook Handle
https://www.facebook.com/HOPELinkofwm
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Is the organization a registered 501 (c)3 non-profit?
Yes
ABOUT THE PROJECT
What is the name of the neighborhood where the project will take place? (Please include city/village name too. Example: Mexican Town, Detroit)
Burton Heights Grand Rapids, MI
Anticipated project launch date
November 18, 2023
Describe your project idea including: a) Is it a project or event? b) What will you do? c) Where will you do it? d) Who, if any, are your project partners?
a) Event b) a multi cultural celebration performances, food, giveaways, workshops, music c) Center for Community Transformation 1530 Madison Ave Se GR 49507 d) Kultura Gallafe, Kultura Education Center, Hope Academy of West MI, Southwest Community Campus, and Buchanan Elementary, Burton Elementary/Middle
How will you engage your community in this project?
Through volunteerism, activity program engagement, talent and skill, planning and execution
How will the project celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
Diversity will be expressed through the various forms of talent, food and cultural activities and skill sharing through workshop activities. Multi-generational performances and artisians sharing their stories, crafts and expressions through their gifts, talents and employment.
How do you plan to spend the $1,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
$1,000 will include:
Artistians $350
Food $300
Workshop $150
Musicians $200
Will your project require special permits?
Yes
Are you the owner of the property where the project/event will occur?
Rachel’s Notes
Reviewed on 4.13.23. Confirmed member status. Confirmed non profit existence (religious). Not a neighborhood org.
ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S NEEDS
Why does your neighborhood need this project?
Building stronger communities is based on relationships. The greater bond that can be created through shared experiences and understanding of cultures will build bridges instead on continued divides. This event is needed to unite what COVID helped to divide.
What do you hope to achieve through this project? Be as specific as possible!
This event will provide an impact opportunity for families especially youth to broaden their scope of thinking, doing and becoming. Produce future leaders, reduce crime and improve social and academic performance.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more.
We have a strong volunteer framework from 5 partnering schools, over 5 years of experience working with diverse populations, donated goods, matching funds and committed, passionate, employees to work beyond their job descriptions.
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Image Caption 1 (if any): Powerhouse
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Workshop
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Relationship
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Image Caption 4 (if any): Learning is Fun
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Image Caption 5 (if any): Multicultural Joy
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